Introducing CompTIA Project+
Casey Ayers
MBA • PMP®
@caseyayers | CaseyAyers.com
PMP® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
The Benefits of CompTIA Project+
15.7
million
new project management roles
expected in this decade
Source: http://bit.ly/2nKf49m
4th most common skill
requirement in IT job listings
Source: http://bit.ly/1N6eu9R
3rd most in-demand skill by
IT hiring managers
Source: http://bit.ly/1N6eu9R
$86-$111k
Project Manager salary range, United States
Source: glassdoor.com, 2017
56% project managers
with a certification
Source: CompTIA
80% high-performing projects
led by a certified project
manager
Source: CompTIA
Proof of achievement
Improves, formalizes
PM skills and processes
CompTIA Project+ Shows that PM is a
passion and career
vision
First step toward more
advanced certifications
PMP®
CAPM®
CompTIA Project+
CAPM® and PMP® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
No exam prerequisite for…
Education
CompTIA Project+
PM Experience
Formal Training
Exam requires…
Certified Associate in Secondary degree + 1,500
Project Management hours of project experience
(CAPM®) or
23 hours of formal PM training
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Exam requires…
Four year degree Secondary degree
+ 4,500 hours experience or + 7,500 hours experience
directing/leading projects directing/leading projects
and
35 hours of formal PM training
Most benefit with fewest
barriers for…
New project managers
CompTIA Project+ Others interested in project
management
Curriculum aligned with
CAPM®, PMP® training
Preparing for CompTIA Project+
PK0-004 Exam came
available in March 2017
Maximum of 95 questions
Preparing for
CompTIA Project+
Multiple choice questions may
have one or more correct
responses
Question will indicate if
multiple correct responses exist
Preparing for
CompTIA Project+ 90 minute maximum duration
Scores range from 100-900
Passing score threshold: 710
Testing offered at Pearson VUE
testing centers and online via
Preparing for ProctorU
CompTIA Project+
$294 exam fee in the US;
varies worldwide
Some countries eligible for
Emerging Markets discounted
Preparing for pricing
CompTIA Project+
12 months of project
management experience
recommended
No formal requirement for
Preparing for training or experience
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA Project+ Exam Objectives
CompTIA Project+ Exam Objectives
21%
36%
Project Basics
Project Constraints
Communication and Change Management
Project Tools and Documentation
26%
17%
Exam Objectives – Project Basics
21% Project characteristics
36%
Project roles and responsibilities
Project life cycle
26%
Project cost control
17%
Exam Objectives – Project Constraints
21%
36%
Impact of constraints
Importance of risk management
26%
17%
Exam Objectives – Communication/Change Management
Choosing appropriate
21% communications methods
36% Factors in communications
management
Communication triggers
26%
17% Impact of organizational
changes
Exam Objectives – Communication/Change Management
Compare/contrast project
21%
management tools
36%
Understand and analyze project
documentation
26% Identify and understand
17%
partner/vendor-related
documentation
All exam objectives covered
in course series
Courses interweave content
from all four categories to
CompTIA Project+ maximize learning
Exam Objectives
CompTIA Project+ Learning Path
Course 5
Course 1 Course 3 Project Procurements,
Beginner’s Guide to Developing Project Performance, and
Project Management Schedules and Budgets Change Management
Course 2 Course 4
Defining Project Scope Managing Project
and Managing Resources Communications and Risks
CompTIA Project+ Learning Path
Course 5
Course 1 Course 3 Project Procurements,
Beginner’s Guide to Developing Project Performance, and
Project Management Schedules and Budgets Change Management
Course 2 Course 4
Defining Project Scope Managing Project
and Managing Resources Communications and Risks
CompTIA Project+ Learning Path
Course 5
Course 1 Course 3 Project Procurements,
Beginner’s Guide to Developing Project Performance, and
Project Management Schedules and Budgets Change Management
Course 2 Course 4
Defining Project Scope Managing Project
and Managing Resources Communications and Risks
CompTIA Project+ Learning Path
Course 5
Course 1 Course 3 Project Procurements,
Beginner’s Guide to Developing Project Performance, and
Project Management Schedules and Budgets Change Management
Course 2 Course 4
Defining Project Scope Managing Project
and Managing Resources Communications and Risks
CompTIA Project+ Learning Path
Course 5
Course 1 Course 3 Project Procurements,
Beginner’s Guide to Developing Project Performance, and
Project Management Schedules and Budgets Change Management
Course 2 Course 4
Defining Project Scope Managing Project
and Managing Resources Communications and Risks
